Photo was taken near Blackrock Castle, Blackrock, Cork (Irl)
Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from the centre of Cork on the banks of the River Lee. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant
Birthdays Today
Jennifer Hudson (Actress and singer) 38
Alfie Allen (Theon in Game of Thrones) 33
James McCartney (Musician and son of Paul) 42
Linda Gray (Actress who played Sue Ellen in Dallas) 79
Birthdays In Ireland
Bertie Ahern (Former Taoiseach) 68
Joe Schmidt (Ireland Rugby Coach) 54
Jimmy Greely (Radio DJ) 74
Thought on Thursday – September – 12/09/2019
Thought For The Week
Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone?
You are a stumbling block when you are unkind or unjust in the way you treat others. But you are a stepping stone when you support me and others in moments of weakness and doubt.
You are a stumbling block when you keep me down, hold me back or make me inferior. But you are a stepping stone when you help me to believe in myself and boost my self confidence.
You are a stumbling block when you exclude me or ignore me. But you are a stepping stone when you help me to grow and develop my potential.
You are a stumbling block when you criticise me, sour me with cynicism and destroy my dreams. But you are a stepping stone when you understand and listen to me and accept me as I am.
In our Gospels Jesus was very much aware of the many stumbling blocks that we all face. But when ever he found them he always made sure to put stepping stones as well. What stepping stones do I need today and during the week? Can I be a stepping stone for someone?
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